CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo

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Registration OPEN for Connections Conference & Expo 2025

March 18 - 21, 2025

Sacramento Convention Center

We are excited to see you at CONNECTIONS '25 in Sacramento, CA!  The Conference committee members are working hard to bring you the latest information and services for the park, recreation and leisure services profession. The 2025 Conference will provide something for everyone in Parks & Recreation. 

Register for 2025 CPRS Connections Conference here!

Pre-Conference & Special Events

Learn more about 2025 Pre-Conference & Special Events here!

Call for Sessions is Open

CLICK HERE to access the 2024-25 sessions submission portal.  The initial deadline for submissions is September 5th. Sessions submitted by October 15th will also be considered for CONNECTIONS, however, all submissions received by September 5th will receive priority consideration.  

Have a great idea you'd like to vet out? Need some guidance on submitting a session? Want to join the Professional Development committee? Contact Lauren Oakley, Director of Professional Development today!

Calling all Exhibitors and Sponsors! 

Exhibit space selection for the 2025 Connections Conference is OPEN! 

Please click here to view the Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus. 

Please click here to view the real-time Expo Floor Plan showing available booths. 

Please click here to purchase your booth and access your account. 

Questions? Contact the Director of Membership & Expo Services Meghan Robinson!

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Connections 2024 was one for the record books!!

• Over 1,400 full conference attendees
• 209 companies in our Expo Hall
• Almost 100 volunteers
• PLUS Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe, Cornhole AND a Drone Show!

Thank you for being a part of our CPRS Community!!

If you were a Connections 2024 attendee and are looking for your CEU certificate, or wish to fill out your conference evaluation, please visit https://cprsconnections2024.eventscribe.net and log in using the username and access code emailed to you.  

Future  Conference Dates & Locations

March 18 - 21, 2025
Sacramento Convention Center
March 10 - 13, 2026
Long Beach Convention Center
March 16 - 19, 2027
Sacramento Convention Center
March 2028
Long Beach Convention Center

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Ever wonder how we decide on conference locations?

It's a complex formula, taking into account:

• enough space for our Expo Hall (upwards of 100,000 sq ft!)
• plenty of breakout rooms (on average, we offer 8-12 breakout sessions at any given time!)
• cost - to CPRS, to our Exhibitors, and to YOU - our attendees (if you'd like to know the cost of a gallon of coffee, not to mention to 'wi-fi enable' a convention center, call Stef!)
• hotels - the more 'heads in beds' the better rate we get!  That's why we LOVE it when you stay in our specially selected hotels.  
• all the fun stuff!  Yes, we also take into account the 'fun' in our host city - Palm Springs certainly brought that!

To lock in pricing, we typically book at least 3-4 years in advance. 

Interested in learning more or being a part of the Connections Crew?  Contact us at cprs@cprs.org and we'll add you to the list!